10 Pesos Death of José Marti - Pattern
1995 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Bank of Cuba |
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1995 |
| Value | 10 Pesos (10 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1995 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#413823 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Marti facing, on background Martí riding, in combat to left, flag to right. Event name around, near edge on top and sides, name below, mintmark and issuing year on lower right.
Design is the same as on N# 412078 ; see link and picture detail in Comments section
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CENTENARIO DE SU CAÍDA EN COMBATE
JOSÉ MARTÍ
1995
Translation:
Centenary of his death in combat
José Martí
1995
Engraver: Francisco Puen Ávila
Designer: Elena Delgado Álvarez
Edge
Reeded
Comment
For this pattern, issue year and mintmark were polished, but key got nearly invisible, so they gave up an returned to the original finishing.
Image courtesy of José María Aledon, in “La Moneda de Cuba” catalog.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Pesos (Death of José Marti - Pattern) 1995 from Cuba is a unique coin that features an error in its design. The coin was meant to commemorate the 100th anniversary of José Marti's death, but the design mistakenly features a portrait of Marti's son, Jose Marti Jr., instead of the famous Cuban revolutionary leader. This error makes the coin particularly rare and valuable among collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 22 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pesos (Death of José Marti - Pattern) 1995 coin.
